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Prior to starting Hanro Studios in 2011, Hank Robinson served 9-1/2 years in the United States Army Infantry, serving overseas with deployments in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan

In a classical sense, many consider artists to be those who work with traditional media such as oil on canvas, sculptures carved from stone, or even something more contemporary such as photography. Unfortunately most artists whose work falls into a customary form of art tend to personify the over romanticized idea of a starving artist. However, instead of waiting tables to get by, many artists have found an outlet to express their creativeness in ways that can actually be used to make a living. Photography, while very hard to break into, can be one of these outlets, graphic design is definitely another practical applied art; and then there is Hank Robinson who has literally carved out his own niche.

Hank Robinson started Hanro Studios out of his garage and at first he mostly engraved signs and plaques with an emphasis on memorializing those who have served in the U.S. armed forces

Prior to 2011 Hank Robinson served 9-1/2 years in the United States Army Infantry. Hank served overseas with deployments in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. After retiring from the U.S. Army Hank soon discovered his true calling. As Hank told the story, while completing a project in a metal working class he found out that he is extremely skilled at engraving. Following that epiphany Hank started Hanro Studios out of his garage. At first his time was spent engraving signs and plaques for friends or family. As word spread Hanro Studios expanded and is now situated in a 16,000 square foot building that is shared with Troy Buck of FX Auto Body. This collaboration allows the two partners to work on projects that blend Hank’s engraving with paint and airbrush.

By partnering with automotive aftermarket companies Hank has been able to showcase his talents in front of thousands in attendance at the 2015 SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada

In 2014 Hanro Studios became sponsored by Dremel, best known for its famous rotary tools, and which Hank now uses exclusively in his engravings. Hank’s talent, combined with Dremel tools, has allowed him to take Hanro Studios to the next level. Hank works on everything from custom motorcycles, to home décor with an emphasis on memorializing the men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces. While engraving parts of a car, or motorcycle, isn’t necessarily ground breaking, its Hank’s work on engraving the body of a car that sets him apart from his peers. Hank’s personal ride, a 2014 Ram 1500 Pickup, features engraving on the hood, tailgate, Peragon bed cover, Velocity wheels, and etching on the rear glass; which was all created freehand using a Dremel tool.

2015 has been a breakthrough year for Hank and Hanro Studios. By partnering with automotive aftermarket companies Hank has been able to show case his talents in front of thousands in attendance at the 2015 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Each year, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) presents an enormous trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Las Vegas Convention Center. While the annual SEMA show is meant to bring the industry together to do business it has also become a vacation destination. As if there wasn’t already plenty to do and see in Las Vegas, Nevada, the SEMA show gathers the finest examples of custom vehicles, industry giants, and celebrities into an area of approximately 3.2 million square feet.

Hank said "Dremel has sponsored me since 2014. They have been nothing but supportive and motivating me to keep reaching the next level." For the 2015 SEMA show Hank was able to showcase his talents at the SEMA Show with two live engraving sessions in the Gibson Exhaust SEMA booth. Additionally, Hank’s personal 2014 Ram 1500 Pickup was placed in the high-profile Velocity Wheels SEMA Show Booth in the Las Vegas Convention Center Lower South Hall. Hank’s daily driver was positioned among high-dollar Italian exotics and ultra-premium British luxury cars fitted with the latest sizes and styles of custom wheels. Even with these other vehicles putting up a fierce fight to gain the attention of SEMA Show attendees, Hank’s daily driver, a domestic pickup truck, stood out from the crowd. His truck is named "A Warrior’s Chariot" and it has been engraved with a Viking/Norse warrior theme.

"While building my truck I have had the opportunity to work with some fantastic companies such as K&N Filters," said Hank. "I engraved my K&N air intake tube to match the Viking/Norse theme of ‘A Warriors Chariot’ and have been given the opportunity to have my engravings showcased by numerous companies in their booths during the 2015 SEMA Show." More information on Hanro Studios, as well as the ability to contact Hank, can be found on the hanrostudios.com website. Stay tuned for a well-made video featuring Hank Robinson engraving the Peragon Truck Bed Cover and etched back window of his 2014 Ram 1500.

Hank’s 2014 Ram 1500 Pickup was placed in the high-profile Velocity Wheels SEMA Show Booth in the Las Vegas Convention Center Lower South Hall among high-end exotic cars

Hank Robinson engraved his K&N Blackhawk intake tube, number 71-1561, to match the Viking/Norse theme of ‘A Warriors Chariot’ using only Dremel tools, and all done by hand

Stay tuned for a video showing how Hank engraved his personal ride, a 2014 Ram 1500 Pickup, with a Viking/Norse theme on the hood, tailgate, Peragon bed cover, and etched the rear glass

Jane Thurmond and Brandy Morrow-Phillips will pilot their vintage Chevrolets against the Ultimate Street Car Association's top drivers in the 2015 Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational

A highly anticipated invitation only race follows the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada each year. Optima Batteries, in cooperation with the Ultimate Street Car Association (USCA) puts on the Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational presented by K&N air filters. Throughout the 2015 season, the USCA promoted nine K&N sponsored nationwide Optima Search for the Ultimate Street Car events as an opportunity to qualify for a highly coveted spot in the Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational.

Jane Thurmond races her 1964 Chevrolet Corvette nicknamed Scarlett, which she and her husband originally built as a show car, before it morphed into a highly competitive street & track car

While each of the USCA events are broken into classes based on vehicle type, and skill level, the OUSCI does not make a distinction between pro & amateur, car or truck, or even men vs women. While this does make it tough for the underdogs, it will provide competitors like Jane Thurmond and Brandy Phillips an opportunity to prove that they're good, and not just for a couple of girls. One advantage working in their favor is that neither Jane, nor Brandy are strangers to the OUSCI racing scene. In fact, both ladies competed in the 2014 Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational.

In 2014 Jane Thurmond earned a USCA Spirit of the Event award which gave her the opportunity to show the boys she gets things done at the OUSCI. Jane, a mother of three, is married to Greg Thurmond who runs GTS Customs in Simi Valley, California. Jane's husband Greg and the GTS Customs shop have experience with all kinds, and all levels, of automotive repair and restoration. However, the couple's passion for the Chevrolet Corvette has earned the shop a reputation among 'Vette enthusiasts.

During a two-year hiatus from racing Brandy Phillips and her husband Rob built Brandy's 1972 Chevrolet C10 R race truck using ideas Rob gained while driving his 1969 Chevy C10

Jane races a 1964 Chevrolet Corvette nicknamed Scarlett. Jane and her husband originally built Scarlett as a show car, but it has morphed into a highly competitive street & track car. Jane began racing when she decided she'd had enough of waiting on the sidelines and wanted to do something more exciting. Jane's driving has progressed so much since that fateful day that she now teaches performance driving techniques with the goal of helping others get into the sport.

Similarly, Brandy Morrow-Phillips and her husband also started by building show cars before progressing into racing. Brandy's husband Rob grew up working on cars and eventually opened his own shop known as PCH Rods. Rob gained notoriety when his 1969 Chevy C10 pickup truck was taken to the SEMA show and used to compete in autocross and pro-touring events. So when it came time to build a race car for Brandy, the couple took what Rob learned from his 1969 C10 and applied that to an all new C10 race truck build.

Jane Thurmond and Brandy Phillips had the opportunity to compete in the Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational in 2014 and at one point even raced head to head against one another

Brandy had grown up around cars since the 1990's by joining her father, who works in the automotive aftermarket industry, at SCCA and NASA events. Brandy began competing and attending driving schools after getting her license. She began competing in 2008 and in 2011 her diligence paid off in when she won her first Goodguys Autocross event at the 2011 Goodguys Nationals in Columbus, Ohio. Brandy took some time off from racing in 2012 when she and Rob started a family. It was during this two-year hiatus when the couple built Brandy's 1972 Chevrolet C10 R race truck.

Jane and Brandy had the opportunity to compete in the K&N supported Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational in 2014 and at one point even raced head to head against one another. With the knowledge they gained from their past experience participating in this event, both women hope to improve their results from last year and hopefully finish in the top half of the field. As mentioned before, the OUSCI does not make a distinction between pro & amateur, car or truck, or even men vs women. But everyone loves an underdog story and hopefully these ladies can outperform even their wildest expectations.

The 2015 Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational presented by K&N Filters will take place this weekend, November 7th & 8th, 2015 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. If anyone in attendance happens to spot Jane or Brandy, don't be afraid to approach them and wish them luck. In fact, go check out their amazing vehicles, take pictures, and ask questions. These two ladies may be wives and mothers, but they're able to talk the talk and walk the walk on par with most car guys.

The 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 Jeep Wrangler thrives in dirty off-road conditions, but that doesn’t mean you should breathe in dirt, pollutants, and pollen

The VF1010 K&N reusable cabin air filters will help control odors and remove contaminants from entering the passenger compartment of 2011-2016 Jeep Wrangler models

Jeeps thrive in dirty off-road situations and so do K&N replacement air filters. K&N replacement air filters can help your engine breathe easier and keep it free of contaminants with a tried-and-true oiled cotton gauze high-flow filter media. K&N air filters are also washable and reusable so they never need to be replaced. But it’s not just your engine that needs clean filtered air; the driver and passengers do too. That’s why K&N developed the VF1010 pair of washable and reusable cabin air filters for 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 Jeep Wrangler models.

The VF1010 K&N replacement reusable cabin air filters are direct replacements for the disposable cabin air filters in the 2011 to 2016 Jeep Wrangler V6 models listed below. K&N cabin air filters are designed with a synthetic, electrostatically charged media to help clean and freshen incoming air. The filter media is pleated to provide a large surface area to capture mold, mildew, fungus, spores, bacteria and germs. A K&N cabin air filter is able to do this while also flowing more air for longer periods of time than a typical disposable cabin air filter. K&N cabin air filters are housed in a sturdy molded urethane frame for a precise fit in the factory cabin air filter box.

A dirty or clogged cabin air filter can significantly decrease airflow and cause undue strain on your vehicle’s heating and air conditioning system. With the 2011-2016 Jeep Wrangler replacement cabin air filters from K&N, you won’t have to replace disposable cabin air filters over and over again. Approximately every 12,000 to 15,000 miles, or once a year, remove the VF1010 K&N cabin air filters from your 2011-2016 Jeep Wrangler and service them with a K&N Refresher kit following the easy step-by-step instructions. Reinstall the filters so your lungs and your Jeep’s HVAC system will thank you. You can clean the filter more often, depending on driving conditions.

K&N Cabin Air Filters can be cleaned in a few simple steps with the K&N Refresher Kit 99-6000; not to be confused with K&N’s traditional Recharger kit

The VF1010 K&N replacement cabin air filters are backed a 10-Year/Million Mile Limited Warranty so owners can rest assured that their filters will provide years of pollutant-free pulmonary pleasure in the cabin. Jeep owners have trusted their engines to K&N replacement air filters for decades and their performance has been proven time and time again. K&N applies the same high standards of design, production and performance to its replacement washable cabin air filters. Your Jeep’s engine and your lungs can breathe easier with K&N’s superior airflow and superior performance.

The VF1010 cabin air filter will fit and function on the Jeep Wrangler models listed here:

2016 Jeep Wrangler 2.8L L4
2015 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L V6
2015 Jeep Wrangler 2.8L L4
2014 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L V6
2014 Jeep Wrangler 2.8L L4
2013 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L V6
2013 Jeep Wrangler 2.8L L4
2012 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L V6
2012 Jeep Wrangler 2.8L L4
2011 Jeep Wrangler 3.8L V6
2011 Jeep Wrangler 2.8L L4

To find a cabin air filter for your car, truck, or SUV please use the K&N search by vehicle tool. New cabin air filters are being developed all the time, and if K&N does not currently offer a filter for your vehicle, please request that K&N makes one using the online product request.

Turbocharged engines, like the 2011-2014 Ford F150 EcoBoost, can benefit from reduced restriction and increased airflow when a 50-state legal K&N air intake is installed

K&N Air Filters has stepped in to boost power and help the 2011-2014 EcoBoost F150 step up its game by reducing air intake tract restriction with a street legal air intake

Beginning in 2011 Ford introduced a 3.5-liter turbocharged engine option for the best-selling Ford F150 pickup. Ford has named its family of turbocharged, direct injection gasoline engines the EcoBoost. Ford EcoBoost engines are designed to deliver horsepower and torque numbers on par with larger naturally aspirated engines while promising better fuel economy and reduced greenhouse gasses. With a claimed 365 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque the 2011 Ford F150 EcoBoost became Ford’s flagship model despite the comeback of the legendary Ford 5.0 V8 that same year.

Beginning in 2011 Ford introduced a 3.5-liter turbocharged engine option for the best-selling Ford F150 pickup. Ford has named its family of turbocharged, direct injection gasoline engines the EcoBoost. Ford EcoBoost engines are designed to deliver horsepower and torque numbers on par with larger naturally aspirated engines while promising better fuel economy and reduced greenhouse gasses. With a claimed 365 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque the 2011 Ford F150 EcoBoost became Ford’s flagship model despite the comeback of the legendary Ford 5.0 V8 that same year.

K&N’s 2011-2014 Ford F150 3.5L molded HDPE air intake tube allows for increased flexibility in design and manufacturing which helps provide large power gains

When dyno tested on a stock 2011 Ford F150 3.5L EcoBoost K&N street legal air intake 57-2583 was shown to provide an estimated 11.05 more horsepower and 17.01 lb-ft of torque

K&N offers a 50-state street legal air intake system for 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 Ford F150 3.5L EcoBoost pickup trucks designed to provide a guaranteed increase in horsepower and torque. K&N air intake 57-2583, includes a roto-molded high-density polyethylene (HDPE) air intake tube, coupled to a large K&N reusable high-flow air filter, and an application specific air filter heat shield to deflect engine heat away from the air inlet. K&N’s molded HDPE air intake tubes allow increased flexibility in design and manufacturing which helps provide large power gains.

When dyno tested on a stock 2011 Ford F150 3.5L EcoBoost K&N street legal air intake 57-2583 was shown to provide an estimated 11.05 more horsepower and 17.01 additional lb-ft of torque. Very similar results were witnessed when K&N 50-state legal air intake 57-2583 was installed and dyno tested on a 2013 Ford F150 EcoBoost. This time K&N intake designers witnessed an estimated increase of 11.86 HP and 14.53 lb-ft more torque. K&N guarantees that purchasers of K&N air intake systems will experience an increase in horsepower and uses dyno testing to give K&N users an idea of what kind of power increase they may experience.

K&N 50-state street legal air intake 57-2583, is designed to increase power, improve drivability, and provide better engine sound for the following 2011-2014 Ford F150 EcoBoost pickups:

2014 FORD F150 3.5L V6 F/I - All CARB EO# D-269-48
2013 FORD F150 3.5L V6 F/I - All CARB EO# D-269-48
2012 FORD F150 3.5L V6 F/I - All CARB EO# D-269-48
2011 FORD F150 3.5L V6 F/I - All CARB EO# D-269-48

To find additional K&N F-150 products, please visit the Ford F-150 air filters and Ford F-150 air intakes pages. To find K&N performance upgrades for other vehicles, use the Search by Vehicle tool. To find an authorized K&N dealer nearby, use the K&N Dealer Search function.

The Explorer 2.0L EcoBoost is a few ponies shy of being on par with the 3.5-liter base V6, but the Ford 2.0L EcoBoost promises to make up for it with increased miles per gallon

K&N improved power for 2014-2015 Ford Explorer 2.0 EcoBoost owners by replacing factory parts with performance designed parts

Although the Ford Explorer was not the first SUV, it is perhaps the vehicle that popularized the Sport Utility Vehicle for mainstream American buyers. The first generation Ford Explorer was introduced in early 1990 for the 1991 model year. The first Ford Explorer was based upon the Ford Ranger platform and shared the same 155 horsepower 4.0L V6 engine found in top of the line Ranger pickups. A lot has changed over the course of 20 years in production. Beginning with the 2011 model year, the Explorer shed its body-on-frame truck based platform for a more modern unibody design and transitioned into a Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV).

Also much different from the first Ford Explorer is the engine found under the hood. The standard engine for fifth generation Ford Explorers is a 3.5L naturally aspirated V6 rated at 290 horsepower and 255 lb-ft of torque. This is almost twice the horsepower of the first Explorer’s engine, with less displacement. More impressive still is the Ford EcoBoost family of turbocharged engines designed to deliver horsepower and torque numbers on par with larger naturally aspirated engines while promising better fuel economy and reduced greenhouse gasses. 2014 and 2015 Ford Explorer models could be equipped with the optional 2.0-liter Ford EcoBoost engine also found in the Ford Edge, Ford Escape, Ford Fusion, and Ford Taurus.

The K&N 2014-2015 Ford Explorer 2.0 EcoBoost intake comes with an air filter heat shield which utilizes the stock fresh air inlet to direct cooler air toward the filter

In-house dyno testing of K&N air intake 77-2587KS on a 2014 Ford Explorer 2.0 EcoBoost showed estimated horsepower and torque gains of over 11 HP and 11 lb-ft of torque

While still a few ponies shy of being on par with the 3.5-liter V6, the Ford 2.0L EcoBoost promises to make up for it with increased miles per gallon. Here to help 2014-2015 Ford Explorer 2.0L EcoBoost owners seeking an extra boost in power is a K&N air intake system 77-2587KS. This air intake system improves horsepower and torque for 2014 and 2015 Ford Explorer 2.0L EcoBoost models by reducing the restriction, as well as airflow turbulence, associated with the stock air intake tract and air filter box. K&N is able to improve power delivery by replacing factory components with new parts designed for performance.

K&N 2014-2015 Ford Explorer 2.0L EcoBoost air intake system 77-2587KS, includes a new mandrel-bent aluminum air intake tube finished in silver powder coat to direct air into the engine more efficiently. To provide high airflow and low restriction, this air intake system includes a large K&N washable and reusable performance air filter. K&N air filter RF-1048 is built with K&N’s famous high-flow technology complete with excellent filtration capabilities and the ability to go up to 100,000 miles between cleanings, depending on driving conditions. The K&N 2014-2015 Ford Explorer 2.0 EcoBoost intake comes with an application specific air filter heat shield which utilizes the stock fresh air inlet to direct cooler air toward the filter.

The design features of the K&N 2014-2015 Ford Explorer 2.0L EcoBoost air intake system add up to impressive gains in performance on an otherwise stock 2014 Ford Explorer 2.0L turbo. In-house dyno testing of K&N air intake 77-2587KS showed estimated horsepower and torque gains of over 11 HP and 11 lb-ft of torque. Increases in horsepower and torque can come in handy even during every day driving; whether it’s for towing, passing, or just making it up a steep hill. What a dyno chart doesn’t show is the improved throttle response, better power delivery, improved drivability, and quicker acceleration that results from installing a K&N air intake system.

K&N air filters and K&N air intake systems are backed by a 10-year/million mile limited warranty to give K&N users confidence in their purchase. Taking it one step further, K&N also guarantees an increase in horsepower with a K&N air intake system. K&N air intake systems are designed to provide a bolt on performance boost without the need for further modifications. Most K&N air intake systems can be installed in 90-minutes or less using basic hand tools. K&N air intake systems typically do not require any cutting or drilling, reuse factory mounting points and hardware when possible, and include step by step installation instructions with photos.

K&N 2014-2015 Ford Explorer 2.0L air intake system 77-2587KS, is designed to increase power, improve drivability, and provide better engine sound for the following Ford Explorer models:

2015 Ford Explorer 2.0L L4 F/I - All
2014 Ford Explorer 2.0L L4 F/I - All

Use the search by vehicle tool on knfilters.com to find additional products for your vehicle. Find additional air intakes for your Ford Fusion on the Ford Fusion Air Intakes page. To find a local authorized K&N dealer, use the Find Dealer search function.